Jason Momoa Talks AQUAMAN'S Appearance And Excitement For Zack Snyder's Vision Of the DCCU

Jason Momoa Talks AQUAMAN'S Appearance And Excitement For Zack Snyder's Vision Of the DCCU

Jason Momoa was in attendance at this year's Sundance Film Festival and questions quickly arose about him signing on for the role of Aquaman. Momoa commented on Aquaman's appearance, excitement for Snyder's vision, and "honor" it is to play a superhero that can represent Polynesians.

By Nightwing127 - Jan 26, 2015 09:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Aquaman
Source: http://www.sundance.tv/festival/podcast

When asked about signing on to play Aquaman in a huge blockbuster film and what can comic fans expect; Jason Momoa responded with the following: "Things are gonna be a little different. When i first went in to meet Zack, his idea is pretty amazing. When i went in he told me.My jaw kind of dropped. My jaw doesn't normally drop. What he has planned for the DC world, and definitely for Aquaman, is something that i think i was brought on for a certain reason and they got some really cool plans for him and i'm excited for everyone to see it." Momoa also added another reason for his excitement in taking on the role on a broader level: "Also other thing that Zack thought of: there's not a lot of brown superheroes. I'm half Polynesian. What that's gonna represent to every islander, to every brown kid that's out there. It's really cool what they're doing with that. That's an honor to represent that." Skip to 18:40 min. mark at Panel: Smart Works for above.

When asked if Aquaman will have a beard and mustache from a 74 year old fan who stated she has the first ever Aquaman comic: "Well, i don't think he's gonna be blonde or white. Really can't tell ya since i haven't shot it yet.Hope to not disappoint. As you can see, I'm a little different. Hope you watch it with an open heart. It's an honor to play this. I went to school for marine biology. Like i said being Hawaiian, Kanaloa and Maui, those are our superheroes. They are our gods. Aside from the superhero thing, it's an honor just to be representing. Those are our gods." Skip to 24:00 min. mark at Panel: Smart Works for above.

Full transcript below thanks to @Jollem 
i: Jason, so you just signed on for this huge - I mean, pretty much as big as you get in terms of - blockbuster film as Aquaman?

m: Yup.

i: So badass. We're so proud of you.

m: Oh, I know, yeah.

i: So what can fans of the comic book expect?

m: Well, things are gonna be a little different. You know, when I first went in I met with Zack. His idea is pretty amazing. The biggest thing is, I'm excited for everyone to...

i: Zack Penn?

m: *Laughs* Zack Snyder, sorry.

i: Oh, okay

m: When I went in, he told me, my jaw kinda dropped. My jaw doesn't normally drop.

i: You wouldn't notice anyway because of the beard.

m: Yeah, yeah. *Laughs* But it was, you know, what Zack has planned for the DC world and definitely for Aquaman is something that, you know, I think I was brought on for a certain reason and they got some really cool plans for him and I'm excited for everyone to see it! But I really can't (say anything). Like, last year when I was on this panel; I was eating chicken breast and in training and I wasn't supposed to talk about anything. I wasn't supposed to say anything until 2016!

i: Nice.

m: So I told a bunch of people they could punch me in the face if I was in it. So, I'm gonna get hit a couple times, you know what I mean? But they finally released it. But I was supposed to hold my (tongue). I had to keep a secret for three years!

i: Wow!

m: Yeah.

i: Michael Shannon has been here at the festival wearing a - Michael Shannon stars as General Zod, as we know...

m: Yes.

i: ...and he's been wearing an Aquaman t-shirt around town.

m: Has he really?

i: Yes!

m: *Laughs* That's awesome!

i: What's you relationship there?

m: *Laughs*

m: The other thing that was really exciting that I thought of; I mean, there's not... not to get into the whole... it's kind of like with The Red Road. You know, a contemporary Native American story. There's not a lot of brown superheroes. And you know, I'm Polynesian. I'm half-Polynesian and what that's gonna represent to every Islander - to every brown kid that's out there is gonna be like... it's really cool what they're doing with that. And, so, it's and honor to represent that.


A question from the audience. A 74 year-old lady from Rochester, New York. She's an ocean person and has the very first Aquaman comic book.


i: Is Aquaman going to have a beard and mustache?

m: Just going off on what you've seen so far, I don't think he's going to be blond or white. I really can't tell ya, 'cause I haven't shot (the movie) yet. I hate to disappoint. But you know, I'm a little different than what those other... I hope you watch it with an open heart. *Laughter* I went to school for marine biology. It's a real honor to play (him) and like I said; being Hawaiian/Polynesian/Kanaka Maoli, Kanaloa and Māui: those are our superheroes. Those are our gods. So, i mean, aside from the superhero thing, it's an honor to be representing (them). Those are our gods.




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WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 1/26/2015, 10:03 PM
Thought for sure this would be benefactor again. So disappointed.....
XX
XX - 1/26/2015, 10:04 PM
Cool beans.
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 1/26/2015, 10:05 PM
So he's just going to be Jason momoa with shorter hair? Thank god it would look strange blonde
Havenless
Havenless - 1/26/2015, 10:07 PM
Don't bother updating your article. Josh Wildling will have it deleted and substituted with his own within the hour.
McGee
McGee - 1/26/2015, 10:08 PM
Michael Shannon wearing Aquaman shirt!!!??

Jeff Nichols Director of Aquaman Confirmed!!!
CorronZenith30
CorronZenith30 - 1/26/2015, 10:19 PM
sounds pretty cool what aquaman is going to represent in the dc movie universe! i know not a lot has been said as yet but it sounds like very interesting stuff indeed - and the different approach, although possibly not text book DC canon, i'm sure will amaze audiences and resonate with diverse people groups for sure!
yunglilmane
yunglilmane - 1/26/2015, 10:22 PM
im very interested to see what he will turn out to look like. i didnt want them to dye his hair blonde so thats dope, but i wonder if he will have highlights maybe or like a dirty blonde hairstyle....that would look cooler than straight up blonde imo
Nightwing127
Nightwing127 - 1/26/2015, 10:29 PM
@yunglilmane Yea,he filmed his scenes in BvS already so he knows how he'll look.I read some tweets from Aquamanshrine stating it will be more of a natural hue.What got me excited is hearing him talk about Zack's take and plan for the entire DC film universe.I don't wanna hear this WB has no plan stuff lol
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 1/26/2015, 10:31 PM
Well if you look at the brightside......they will be too busy chasing benefactors articles to take the time to delete and repost your news. Polish it up and you could make main.
yunglilmane
yunglilmane - 1/26/2015, 11:26 PM
@Nightwing127

ppl are still saying that? I think it became clear a lil while back that they do in fact have some kind of plan lol...whatever tho. im just hoping this all turns out to be incredible. i really really want DC to succeed and make people sorry for doubting them
Tars
Tars - 1/26/2015, 11:56 PM
"...what Zack Snyder is bringing to this DC World"

MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 1/27/2015, 1:07 AM
@Nightwing127 You have to provide a transcription of what Momoa said and fill out the Summary more or this is going to get deleted and reposted.
bretlfc
bretlfc - 1/27/2015, 1:16 AM
Yep what Havenless said,
Geotheleo
Geotheleo - 1/27/2015, 1:45 AM
Need transcript... Pweeze
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 1/27/2015, 2:41 AM
Seaman!
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 1/27/2015, 4:35 AM
Cool I give you a thumb now. ;)
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 1/27/2015, 4:37 AM
Jason Mamoa's not white, he's brown but yeah i'm excited for Aquaman and how the character will be done in order to not make Aquaman lame to the general audience's. As far as superheroes that are regarded as lame Aquaman takes the cake even though you tell people he's a King, more powerful than Superman and has a fantastic rogues gallery people won't believe you, it's like telling Rocket Raccoon is awesome before GOTG is released.

Finally we are getting a brown superhero. Instead of a team of white superheroes, it's going to be a team of not just white superheroes.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 1/27/2015, 4:45 AM
"Also other thing that Zack thought of,there's not a lot of brown superheroes.I'm half Polynesian.What that's gonna represent to every islander,to every brown kid that's out there.It's really cool what they're doing with that.That's an honor to represent that."

This is so true. This is one of the reason's i'm so happy with Zack and WB's.
Tuuralihn
Tuuralihn - 1/27/2015, 4:47 AM
Ever heard of the goddamn space-button?
mbembet
mbembet - 1/27/2015, 5:09 AM
i can't wait to see an arab playing superman
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 1/27/2015, 5:09 AM
@Nightwing12 Much better. Another pro-tip is to fix the teaser image. The proper size is 70x70. You can make one easily at www.picmonkey.com
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 1/27/2015, 5:10 AM
Nice find @Nightwing127
batz11
batz11 - 1/27/2015, 5:13 AM
Good stuff, can't wait for Aquaman!
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